Helping hand
Helping hand noun - An act or instance of helping.
Lead and helping hand are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lead" instead a noun phrase "Helping hand".
Lead
Lead noun - The person who has the most important role in a play, movie, or TV show.
Helping hand and lead are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Helping hand" instead a noun "Lead".
Both terms in one sentence
- He does not have a moral justification for his actions, and he does not care one iota about whether the person he is going to kill (or lead to suicide) is guilty of anything more than offering a helping hand to the wrong person.
Source: Analysis / Monster -
Nice Girl: Latias to her very core; she cushions the blow when Ash is thrown toward a wall during the race, gives Ash a helping hand in taking the lead, helps a thirsty Pikachu get water, and is generally one of the friendliest Pokémon you'll ever meet.
Source: Anime / Pokémon Heroes
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